The Doreen Valiente Foundation
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The Doreen Valiente Foundation was formed on the 6th March 2011 and this Foundation and its objects of the foundation are “To protect artefacts which are important to the past, present and future of pagan religions”, and “to make the artefacts available for education and research”.
The Declaration of Trust was signed by the first Trustees: – John Belham-Payne, Julia Belham-Payne, Brian Botham, Patricia Botham and Ashley Mortimer. The Foundation held its first meeting and resolved to:
- Seek charitable status from the Charities Commission.
- To design and prepare the artefacts for their new purpose that of exhibition.
- The Foundation has received pledges of further artefacts to add to the Collection anticipated growth by future donations.
- For press and media enquiries relating to the Doreen Valiente Foundation and to the ongoing programme of fundraising events we are happy to give interviews to the media.
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The Wiccan Rede
Bide within the Law you must, in perfect love and perfect trust. Live you must and let to live, fairly take and fairly give. For tread the circle thrice about to keep unwelcome spirits out. To bind the spell well every time, let the spell be said in rhyme. Light of eye and soft of [...]
Samhain Chant
Samhain is the time of the year when the veils between the worlds are thinnest. It is the time when we remember our fellow witches who have passed into the summerlands. It is important that we call out their names in a symbolic act of remembrance. Doreen – you are never forgotten. Here is her [...]
The Spell of the Cord
By the knot of one The spell’s begun. By the knot of two It cometh true. By the knot of three Thus shall it be. By the knot of four ‘Tis strengthened more. By the knot of five So may it thrive. By the knot of six The spell we fix. By the knot of [...]
The Pagan Carol
The holly and the ivy When they are both full grown, Of all the trees that are in the wood, The holly bears the crown. Oh, the rising of the sun And the running of the deer, The playing of the merry organ, Sweet singing in the choir, The holly bears a blossom As white [...]
Where Witchcraft Lives
A classic title re-released as a numbered limited edition of 1000First printed in 1962, UK This little gem of a book, Doreen’s first ever writing, should really be treated as an historical document. Doreen researches and presents many folklore and witchcraft practices which had hitherto been consigned to a hidden world. In the book Doreen [...]
Candlemas
Sun and fire warm the earth At Old Candlemas returning. Through the long night see it shine, Magic in the thin flames burning. In the clouded vault of heaven, Jewelled stars that sparkle clear, Dance in their eternal measure through the changes of the year. Snowdrops through the frozen mould Force a greanleaf blade again, [...]
ABC of Witchcraft
It is intended to be not merely a history, but a guide to the many strange byways of a vast and fascinating subject. Witchcraft is as old as the human race, and it is actively practiced today, by people of all classes. To its devotees, witchcraft is more than spells and charms, or even secret [...]
Tarot Cards By Arnold Crowther
Hand Made Tarot Cards We have recently been sorting through some of the boxes that contain Doreen’s artefacts. Amongst dozens of Tarot packs that she collected we came across this hand made set which we assumed were done by Doreen Valiente. Dr Steven Critchley was the first to point out that the cards shown are [...]
Greenmantle Magazine
A magazine covering all aspects of Paganism, the Occult. Cost per issue is £3.50 Subs are £6 for 2 issues. Cheques/Postal Orders should be made payable to: Paul Pearson. Flat 2, 1 Dover Rd, Brighton BN1 6LP A new publication – Tales from the Greenmantle can be purchased here http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/tales-from-the-greenmantle/16177837 Related Posts:No Related Posts
News from Spain – Important
The owner of an esoteric shop and unnamed others have applied to the Ministry of Justice to register Wicca as a religion and themselves as sole priests and priestesses of that religion, with rules which include that none others may be a member of their ruling council for a period of 20 years and other [...]
A Moment in Time – Autumn Equinox Outdoor Ritual Bag
Here you see Doreen’s Outdoor Ritual bag and contents – for an Autumn Equinox outdoor ceremony in the unpredictable English weather. All images © The Doreen Valiente Foundation Related Posts:No Related Posts
Poem – The Charge of the Goddess
To Purchase this poem in a stunning Marc Potts border please visit this page Listen to the words of the Great Mother, who was of old also called Artemis; Astarte; Diana; Melusine; Aphrodite; Cerridwen; Dana; Arianrhod; Isis; Bride; and by many other names. Whenever ye have need of anything, once in a month, and better [...]
Where Witchcraft Lives – by Doreen Valiente
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A classic title re-released as a numbered limited edition of 1000First printed in 1962, UK This little gem of a book, Doreen’s first ever writing, should really be treated as an historical document. Doreen researches and presents many folklore and witchcraft practices which had hitherto been consigned to a hidden world. In the book Doreen describes herself as a ‘student of witchcraft’ though at the time of writing she was a high priestess. She never stopped investigating and honing her own craft. The Centre For Pagan Studies has now released this edition with the help of Ronald Hutton, Brighton Museum and Sussex Archaeological Society, as a foundation for the Doreen Valiente Trust which will look after all her artefacts and manuscripts for future generations. All proceeds of the book go to the Trust and the future museum that will exhibit her world famous collection.
Review by Morgana Sythove – “WHERE WITCHCRAFT LIVES” – DOREEN VALIENTE (2010 EDITION) When I bought the original publication of this book – it must have been the early 1980’s – I never imagined it would become a classic. In fact it was the first book I had read by Doreen, and inspired me when I first became involved in Wicca. It has been out of print a number of years now so it was wonderful to hear that it was being reprinted. A slim volume of only 152 pages, it looks very innocent but as you read the various chapters you begin to realise how remarkable this book really is. Using Sussex (her adopted county) as her focus Doreen writes of witchcraft as being “..strands of belief, aboriginal, Celtic, Roman and Saxon (which) will have eventually made up the fabric of witchcraft. Christian persecution and banning, as I shall show further on, drove it underground and made it into a secret society”. And indeed Doreen discusses many diverse subjects using her own personal research. Research which is still valid in understanding what modern witchcraft is today. From extracts of Sussex Witch Trials to Folk Rites we see how deeply embedded pagan worship was and still is in rural England. “from what I have been told, and such scraps of information as have come my way ….. that Sussex is not the only county where witchcraft is still practiced. .. but also in Essex, the Cotswolds and Lancashire & Yorkshire. “ We now know who these “informants” could have been – for example, Gerald Gardner. The information about “The Old Religion” and “The Old Ones”, about initiations, the Sabbats and Esbats, about the working tools (including the Athamé, with accent) and the Elements, are straight from Gardnerian Wicca. Or perhaps it is the other way around! In a down-to-earth, no nonsense, manner Doreen lets us see into her “kitchen”. I can even hear her talking with her unmistakable Sussex accent. A true village witch her vision and foresight helps to put a number of things into perspective. Her words still ring true today. For anyone who wants to learn more about Wicca from the source then this book is a ‘must have’. This version contains an introduction by John Belham –Payne (who is chiefly responsible for this new edition!) and a foreword by Professor Ronald Hutton. Complete with many unpublished photographs this edition will be highly sought after. Morgana, Gardnerian HPs